GeForce GTX 470 vs GeForce GTX 870M
When comparing GeForce GTX 470 and GeForce GTX 870M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 470 and GeForce GTX 870M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 870M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 870M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 870M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 470
GeForce GTX 870M
Power consumption (TDP)
215 Watt
100 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
Two 6-pins
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1280 MB
6 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 470 has 115% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 870M.
GeForce GTX 470 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 870M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 470 has 1274 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 870M.
GeForce GTX 470 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 870M - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 470 is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 870M - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 470 is 274 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 870M.
GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 870M - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
16−18
16−18
ultra / 1080p
10−11
10−11
QHD / 1440p
4−5
4−5
4K / 2160p
4−5
−
low / 720p
30−35
35−40
medium / 1080p
21−24
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p
24−27
27−30
ultra / 1080p
21−24
24−27
QHD / 1440p
9−10
7−8
4K / 2160p
6−7
6−7
low / 720p
55−60
60−65
medium / 1080p
30−33
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Battlefield 5 is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
−
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p
220−230
220−230
medium / 768p
180−190
190−200
ultra / 1080p
100−110
100−110
QHD / 1440p
60−65
65−70
4K / 2160p
30−35
35−40
high / 768p
150−160
150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
40−45
45−50
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p
110−120
110−120
medium / 768p
95−100
100−110
ultra / 1080p
65−70
70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Dota 2 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p
18−20
21−24
ultra / 1080p
18−20
18−20
QHD / 1440p
16−18
18−20
4K / 2160p
6−7
6−7
low / 720p
40−45
45−50
medium / 1080p
21−24
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Far Cry 5 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p
27−30
27−30
ultra / 1080p
21−24
21−24
QHD / 1440p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
100−110
110−120
medium / 1080p
55−60
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Fortnite is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p
27−30
30−33
ultra / 1080p
21−24
21−24
QHD / 1440p
10−11
10−12
4K / 2160p
10−11
−
low / 720p
55−60
60−65
medium / 1080p
30−35
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Forza Horizon 4 is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p
90−95
95−100
medium / 768p
80−85
85−90
high / 1080p
30−35
35−40
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
QHD / 1440p
4−5
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Grand Theft Auto V is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p
10−11
10−12
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
4K / 2160p
3−4
2−3
low / 720p
30−35
35−40
medium / 1080p
14−16
14−16
GeForce GTX 470 and GeForce GTX 870M have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p
110−120
110−120
medium / 1080p
100−110
110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Minecraft is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p
24−27
−
ultra / 1080p
18−20
14−16
low / 720p
60−65
65−70
medium / 1080p
24−27
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 870M.
high / 1080p
14−16
14−16
ultra / 1080p
10−11
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
30−35
medium / 1080p
16−18
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p
60−65
65−70
medium / 768p
35−40
40−45
high / 1080p
21−24
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
12−14
4K / 2160p
8−9
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p
100−110
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
35−40
35−40
high / 768p
55−60
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in World of Tanks is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 870M.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 470
GeForce GTX 870M
Architecture
Fermi
Kepler
Code name
GF100
N15P-GT
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
12 April 2010
12 March 2014
Pipelines
448
1344
Core clock speed
1215 MHz
941 MHz
Boost Clock
967 MHz
Transistor count
3,100 million
3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology
40 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
34.0 billion/sec
108.3
Floating-point performance
1,088.6 gflops
2,599 gflops
Length
9.5" (241 mm) (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width
320 Bit
192 Bit
Memory clock speed
1674 MHz (3348 data rate)
Memory bandwidth
133.9 GB/s
120.0 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_0)
Shader Model
5.1
5.1
OpenGL
4.2
4.5
OpenCL
1.1
1.1
Vulkan
N/A
1.1.126
CUDA
+
+
CUDA cores
448
1344
Bus support
16x PCI-E 2.0
PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
Height
4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
+
Multi monitor support
+
HDMI
+
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
Internal
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97 Mh/s
82 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Standard memory configuration
GDDR5
eDP 1.2 signal support
Up to 3840x2160
LVDS signal support
Up to 1920x1200
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support
Up to 3840x2160
HDCP content protection
+
7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI
+
TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming
+
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder
+
Optimus
+
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